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Congratulations to Abby Farrell, University of St. Thomas Class of ’27!
Congratulations to Abby Farrell, University of St. Thomas Class of ‘27! Abby will study in St. Thomas’s booming Opus College of Business, majoring in Operations and Supply Chain Management, with supporting work in International Business. Abby’s high school years have been busy, and peppered with strong diverse experiences. She is a member of her school’s…
Congratulations to Jackson Altstaettler, Lewis & Clark College Class of 2027!
Congratulations to Jackson Altstaetter of Roseville, Minnesota who will be attending Lewis and Clark College in Portland Oregon with a physics major! Jackson’s parents, Rachel Burton and Vince Altstaetter, feel this school is a great choice for Jackson. His mother said, “Lewis and Clark fit Jackson’s personality in many ways. Most importantly, the liberal arts…
Consultant Tour: Tiffany Zwicker Eggers Tours Arizona State University Tempe
Written by CIT Consultant Tiffany Zwicker Eggers Arizona State University at Tempe Arizona State University (ASU) is a vast public research university with much to offer students. It is one of the largest public universities in the United States, with over 80,000 students enrolled across its five campuses: Downtown Phoenix campus, Polytechnic campus, Tempe…
Congratulations to Savannah Sterne, University of North Texas ’27!
Congratulations to Savannah Sterne, University of North Texas ‘27! Savannah, daughter of Valerie and Brendan, will study Biomedical Engineering at UNT, a large, Tier One research university in Denton. Savannah will choose from an array of concentrations to support this interdisciplinary major ( including Biocomputing, Biomaterials, Biomechanics, Biomedical Instrumentation, Biotechnology), along with an option…
Congratulations to Helen Vandenbark, Montana State University Class of ’27!
Congratulations to Helen Vandenbark, Montana State University Class of ‘27! Admitted to MSU’s celebrated Honors College, Helen will major in Environmental Studies – a broadly conceived, traditional liberal arts course of study that incorporates extensive study of environmental issues from the perspectives of both science and public policy. The Honors College admission carries all sorts…
Insider Tips for the week of April 8, 2023
Finding meaningful summer activities – Summer is a golden opportunity for students to contribute to the story of who they are, what they value, and how they are engaging their passions, interests & dedication in meaningful ways. CIT Consultant Paige Feldman proposes thinking about what values a student wants to bring forward with the choices…
4 mistakes families make that increase the cost of college
While the rising cost is certainly a factor, it is often the decisions that families themselves make that cause them to unnecessarily pay more for college than they should (and potentially increase student debt). As hard as it might be, there are instances where a family needs to recognize a college-related decision will cost them…
3 things to consider before making your college decision
May 1 is National College Decision Day, the deadline for students to make deposits to attend the college of their choice. But before you send in that check, here are three important things to consider: 1. Affordability is part of fit Many students choose their college based on academic and social fit…
Congratulations to Antonios Papadakis, admitted Early Decision to Case Western Reserve University Class of 2027!
Congratulations to Antonios Papadakis, admitted Early Decision to Case Western Reserve University Class of 2027! Antonios will study Computer Science at Case Western. Antonios started his college search knowing that he wanted a major connected to computers. “I have been interested in computers since 6th grade and found that anything related to software/computer engineering brings…